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EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860093224 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P800 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.easterseals.com
revenue
$42.5M
expenses
$42.3M
net assets
$5.1M
employees
1,061
volunteers
47
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE VISION OF A SOUTHERN ARIZONA COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE LIVE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIVES. THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ENABLE EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED TO DISCOVER AND MEET HIS OR HER MAXIMUM POTENTIAL FOR INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE LIVING, AND DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

Easterseals Blake Foundation is an operational organization that provides a wide range of services to children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, and their families. They offer mental health services, therapy, community programs, and recreational activities. The organization operates across 48 states in the United States.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $16.87M
    EASTERSEALS BLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT ARIZONA. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING, RESIDENTIAL ADULT TREATMENT, AND APPLIED BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS FOR ARIZONANS OF ALL AGES. THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS OF EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION EMPHASIZE EASY ACCESS, COMPREHENSIVE CARE, EXCELLENT OUTCOMES THROUGH THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE BUILT ON A CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT AND WELLNESS. BLAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IS A DESIGNATED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR PROVIDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BY BANNER AND ARIZONA COMPLETE HEALTH.
  2. #2 $11.97M
    EASTERSEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION'S BLAKE EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN 3 COUNTIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA. INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL AND DAY PROGRAMS ALONG WITH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, SUPPORT THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE OF OUR MORE THAN 150 MEMBERS.
named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Accessible Transportation Coalition Initiative (ATCI)
Partnership with General Motors to develop sustainable transportation solutions for the disability community, including older adults and veterans
Camp & Recreation
Offers camp and recreation programs.
Community Services
A wide range of services supporting individuals and families in various aspects of their lives to enhance well-being and foster independence.
ES Gaming
An online gaming community on Discord that fosters inclusion and connection for disabled and non-disabled gamers through virtual events and social interaction
Early Childhood STEM Enrichment Initiative
STEM education programs for young children with disabilities, supported by General Motors
Financial Literacy Initiative
Two-year pilot program with JPMorgan Chase to provide financial education resources and counseling through 10 Easterseals Affiliates
Mental Health Services
Provides therapy, peer groups, crisis assistance, and caregiver support for children and adults with disabilities experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges
Therapy & Rehabilitative Care
Provides therapy and rehabilitative care services.
Transportation Services
Offers local transportation and advocates for accessible airlines and community mobility solutions to reduce isolation for people with disabilities
Workforce Development Programs
Enhances employment services by incorporating virtual reality (VR) job training platforms and STEAM initiatives for individuals with disabilities.
Youth Transition Programs
STEM-focused employment training and digital literacy programs for youth with disabilities, supported by Comcast NBCUniversal
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Youth STEAM & Workforce Development for Disabilities 19 activities
    • Advancing education, health, employment, and community engagement for people with disabilities
      Received over $50 million in cash and in-kind media support from Comcast NBCUniversal to advance education, health, employment, and community engagement for people with disabilities, including support for Youth Transition Programs with STEM training and digital literacy in select markets.
    • Advancing education, health, employment, and community engagement for people with disabilities
      Received over $50 million in cash and in-kind media support from Comcast NBCUniversal to advance education, health, employment, and community engagement for people with disabilities, including support for Youth Transition Programs with STEM training and digital literacy in select markets.
    • Advancing education, health, employment, and community engagement for people with disabilities
      Received over $50 million in cash and in-kind media support from Comcast NBCUniversal to advance education, health, employment, and community engagement for people with disabilities, including support for Youth Transition Programs with STEM training and digital literacy in select markets.
    • Capacity building for Easterseals Affiliates
      Enhances programs, services, and workforce and skills development at Easterseals Affiliates through grants from partners including Coca-Cola, CareSource, and JPMorgan Chase, enabling expansion of STEAM, VR job training, and financial literacy initiatives.
    • Capacity building for Easterseals Affiliates
      Enhances workforce development, STEAM programs, and key initiatives at Easterseals Affiliates through grants and funding from partners including CareSource, Coca-Cola, and JPMorgan Chase, enabling access to VR job training platforms and expanded programming.
    • Capacity building for Easterseals Affiliates through grants and partnerships
      Enhances workforce development, skills training, and key program capacity at Easterseals Affiliates through grants from partners including Coca-Cola, CareSource, and JPMorgan Chase.
    • Corporate-funded programs for children with disabilities
      Provides early childhood STEM enrichment, healthcare, and early education support for children with disabilities through funding and partnerships with General Motors, the Abbott Fund, and other corporate donors.
    • Corporate-funded programs for youth with disabilities
      Provides early childhood STEM enrichment and Youth Transition Programs with STEM training and digital literacy in select markets through funding and in-kind support from partners including General Motors, Comcast NBCUniversal, and the Abbott Fund.
    • Early childhood STEM and STEAM enrichment for children with disabilities
      Provides early childhood STEM and STEAM education opportunities for children with disabilities through partnerships with General Motors, Comcast NBCUniversal, and grant-funded VR job training and accessible programming initiatives.
    • Enhances affiliate capacity through grants and partnerships
      Strengthens programs, services, and initiatives at Easterseals Affiliates through grants from partners including CareSource, Coca-Cola, and JPMorgan Chase; supports workforce development and STEAM programming via grant opportunities for affiliates.
    • Enhancing workforce and skills development programs
      Received grants from Coca-Cola to enhance workforce and skills development programs at 15 Easterseals Affiliates and supports VR job training platforms and accessible STEAM programming for individuals with disabilities.
    • Enhancing workforce and skills development programs
      Received grants from Coca-Cola to enhance workforce and skills development programs at 15 Easterseals Affiliates and supports VR job training platforms and accessible STEAM programming for individuals with disabilities.
    • Enhancing workforce and skills development programs
      Received grants from Coca-Cola to enhance workforce and skills development programs at 15 Easterseals Affiliates and supports VR job training platforms and accessible STEAM programming for individuals with disabilities.
    • Provides early childhood education and STEM enrichment for children with disabilities
      Offers early childhood STEM enrichment opportunities through partnership with General Motors and ensures healthcare and early education needs are met with funding from the Abbott Fund since 2021.
    • Providing early childhood STEM enrichment opportunities
      Provides early childhood STEM enrichment opportunities for children with disabilities through partnership with General Motors.
    • Providing early childhood STEM enrichment opportunities
      Provides early childhood STEM enrichment opportunities for children with disabilities through partnership with General Motors.
    • Providing early childhood STEM enrichment opportunities
      Provides early childhood STEM enrichment opportunities for children with disabilities through partnership with General Motors.
    • Supports youth transition and digital literacy programs
      Advances education, health, employment, and community engagement for people with disabilities through over $50 million in support from Comcast NBCUniversal, including Youth Transition Programs with STEM training and digital literacy in select markets.
    • Youth transition and workforce development programs
      Advances education, health, employment, and community engagement for people with disabilities through Youth Transition Programs featuring STEM training and digital literacy, supported by Comcast NBCUniversal and enhanced via grant-funded VR job training and accessible STEAM programming.
  • Financial and Housing Counseling Services 9 activities
    • Delivers financial literacy and housing counseling services
      Offers financial and housing counseling workshops and one-on-one sessions through partnership with Freddie Mac, and enhances financial literacy programming via a two-year pilot with JPMorgan Chase that provides access to financial education resources and tools at 10 Easterseals Affiliates.
    • Enhancing financial literacy programming
      Enhances financial literacy programming through a two-year pilot initiative with JPMorgan Chase, providing access to financial education resources, workshops, and tools via local Chase representatives at 10 Easterseals Affiliates.
    • Enhancing financial literacy programming
      Enhances financial literacy programming through a two-year pilot initiative with JPMorgan Chase, providing access to financial education resources, workshops, and tools via local Chase representatives at 10 Easterseals Affiliates.
    • Enhancing financial literacy programming
      Enhances financial literacy programming through a two-year pilot initiative with JPMorgan Chase, providing access to financial education resources, workshops, and tools via local Chase representatives at 10 Easterseals Affiliates.
    • Financial and housing counseling services
      Offers financial and housing counseling workshops and one-on-one sessions through partnerships with Freddie Mac and a two-year pilot with JPMorgan Chase, delivering financial education resources and tools at 10 Easterseals Affiliates.
    • Financial and housing counseling services
      Offers financial and housing counseling workshops and one-on-one sessions through partnerships with Freddie Mac and JPMorgan Chase, including a two-year pilot providing access to financial education resources and tools at 10 Easterseals Affiliates.
    • Offering financial and housing counseling
      Offers financial and housing counseling workshops and one-on-one sessions for individuals served by Easterseals through partnership with Freddie Mac.
    • Offering financial and housing counseling
      Offers financial and housing counseling workshops and one-on-one sessions for individuals served by Easterseals through partnership with Freddie Mac.
    • Offering financial and housing counseling
      Offers financial and housing counseling workshops and one-on-one sessions for individuals served by Easterseals through partnership with Freddie Mac.
  • Accessible Transportation Advocacy & Services 7 activities
    • Accessible transportation and national advocacy for inclusive travel
      Operates local transportation services and engages in national advocacy efforts to improve accessible air travel, enabling individuals with disabilities to connect with community resources.
    • Accessible transportation and national advocacy for inclusive travel
      Operates local transportation services and conducts national advocacy to improve accessible air travel, helping individuals with disabilities connect to community resources and services.
    • Accessible transportation and national advocacy for inclusive travel
      Operates local transportation services and conducts national advocacy to improve accessible air travel, enabling individuals with disabilities to connect with community resources and participate more fully in public life.
    • Operates accessible transportation and advocates for inclusive travel
      Runs local transportation services and engages in national advocacy to improve accessible air travel, helping individuals connect to community resources.
    • Operating accessible transportation services
      Operates local transportation services to connect individuals to community resources and engages in national advocacy to improve accessible air travel.
    • Operating accessible transportation services
      Operates local transportation services to connect individuals to community resources and engages in national advocacy to improve accessible air travel.
    • Operating accessible transportation services
      Operates local transportation services to connect individuals to community resources and engages in national advocacy to improve accessible air travel.
  • Youth Online Gaming & Virtual Social Programs 7 activities
    • ES Gaming online community for inclusion and connection
      Operates ES Gaming, an online community using Discord and virtual events to foster inclusion and social connection for disabled and nondisabled individuals through gaming and conversation.
    • ES Gaming online inclusion community
      Operates ES Gaming, an online community hosted on Discord with virtual events that foster inclusion, connection, and social engagement for disabled and nondisabled individuals through gaming and conversation.
    • ES Gaming online inclusion community
      Operates ES Gaming, an online community using a Discord platform and virtual events to foster inclusion, connection, and social engagement for disabled and nondisabled individuals through gaming and conversation.
    • Fostering inclusion through online gaming communities
      Operates ES Gaming, an online community with a Discord platform and virtual events that fosters inclusion and connection for disabled and nondisabled individuals through gaming and conversation.
    • Fostering inclusion through online gaming communities
      Operates ES Gaming, an online community with a Discord platform and virtual events that fosters inclusion and connection for disabled and nondisabled individuals through gaming and conversation.
    • Fostering inclusion through online gaming communities
      Operates ES Gaming, an online community with a Discord platform and virtual events that fosters inclusion and connection for disabled and nondisabled individuals through gaming and conversation.
    • Hosts inclusive online gaming and social community
      Operates ES Gaming, an online community using Discord and virtual events to foster inclusion and connection for disabled and nondisabled individuals through gaming and conversation.
  • Respite and Personal Care Support 7 activities
    • Facilitates peer support and recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities
      Provides peer groups, recreational camps for children to build social skills and emotional regulation, and connects adults with peer support, crisis assistance, recreation, and respite programs; also offers targeted support and referrals for veterans transitioning to civilian life and resources for caregivers.
    • Peer and recreational support programs for children and adults with disabilities
      Provides peer groups, recreational camps, and respite programs for children and adults with disabilities to build social connections, develop coping strategies, and manage stress; includes crisis assistance and support for veterans transitioning to civilian life and caregivers.
    • Peer and recreational support programs for children and adults with disabilities
      Provides peer groups, recreational camps, and respite programs for children and adults with disabilities to build social connections, develop coping strategies, and manage stress; includes crisis assistance and support for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
    • Peer and recreational support programs for children and adults with disabilities
      Provides peer groups, recreational camps, and respite programs for children and adults with disabilities to build social connections, develop coping strategies, and manage stress. Includes crisis assistance and support for veterans transitioning to civilian life, as well as resources for caregivers.
    • Providing peer support and recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities
      Offers peer groups and recreational camps for children to develop social connections and coping strategies. Connects adults with peer groups, crisis assistance, recreation, and respite programs to manage stress, and provides support and referrals for veterans transitioning to civilian life and resources for caregivers.
    • Providing peer support and recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities
      Offers peer groups and recreational camps for children to develop social connections and coping strategies. Connects adults with peer groups, crisis assistance, recreation, and respite programs to manage stress, and provides support and referrals for veterans transitioning to civilian life and resources for caregivers.
    • Providing peer support and recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities
      Offers peer groups and recreational camps for children to develop social connections and coping strategies. Connects adults with peer groups, crisis assistance, recreation, and respite programs to manage stress, and provides support and referrals for veterans transitioning to civilian life and resources for caregivers.
  • Geographic Expansion and Operations Management 2 activities
    • Family support services through Easterseals network
      Delivers multiple services to at least 70% of families in its network, operating across 48 states and serving thousands of communities nationwide.
    • National service delivery and family support network
      Operates in 48 states across the U.S., serving thousands of communities and providing multiple services to at least 70% of families in its network.
  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Empowerment 1 activity
    • Shares lived experience and stakeholder perspectives
      Collects and shares perspectives from individuals with disabilities, service providers, parents, caregivers, and veterans to inform programs and advocacy.
  • Uncategorized 15 activities
    • Community and literacy-building programs at Easterseals Affiliates
      Supports community engagement and literacy-building activities at five Easterseals Affiliates through funding from the Dow Jones Foundation.
    • Ensuring healthcare and early education needs for children with disabilities
      Ensured healthcare and early education needs are met for children with disabilities through $1 million in funding from the Abbott Fund since 2021.
    • Ensuring healthcare and early education needs for children with disabilities
      Ensured healthcare and early education needs are met for children with disabilities through $1 million in funding from the Abbott Fund since 2021.
    • Ensuring healthcare and early education needs for children with disabilities
      Ensured healthcare and early education needs are met for children with disabilities through $1 million in funding from the Abbott Fund since 2021.
    • Family and community service delivery network
      Delivers services to at least 70% of families in its network across 48 states, serving thousands of communities nationwide.
    • Fundraising and philanthropic collaboration to support disability services
      Raised over $143 million since 1979 through long-term collaboration with Century 21 Real Estate to support access to services for families across the U.S. and Canada.
    • Fundraising in partnership with Century 21 Real Estate
      Raised over $143 million since 1979 through a collaboration with Century 21 Real Estate to support access to services for families across the US and Canada.
    • Fundraising through corporate partnerships
      Raised over $143 million since 1979 through a national collaboration with Century 21 Real Estate to support access to services for families across the US and Canada.
    • Funds community and literacy-building activities at Easterseals Affiliates
      Supports community and literacy-building activities at five Easterseals Affiliates through funding from the Dow Jones Foundation.
    • Literacy and community-building programs at affiliates
      Supports literacy and community-building activities at five Easterseals Affiliates through funding from the Dow Jones Foundation.
    • Literacy and community-building programs at affiliates
      Supports community and literacy-building activities at five Easterseals Affiliates through funding from the Dow Jones Foundation.
    • Support for healthcare and early education needs of children with disabilities
      Ensures healthcare and early education needs are met for children with disabilities through targeted funding, such as $1 million from the Abbott Fund since 2021.
    • Supporting community and literacy-building activities
      Supports community and literacy-building activities at five Easterseals Affiliates through funding from the Dow Jones Foundation.
    • Supporting community and literacy-building activities
      Supports community and literacy-building activities at five Easterseals Affiliates through funding from the Dow Jones Foundation.
    • Supporting community and literacy-building activities
      Supports community and literacy-building activities at five Easterseals Affiliates through funding from the Dow Jones Foundation.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$42.53M
Contributions & grants$10.30M24%
Program service revenue$32.00M75%
Investment income$265K1%
Other revenue$-40K
expenses
Total expenses$42.27M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$29.82M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.40M
Cash$5.05M
Investments$837K
Liabilities$5.31M
Net assets$5.09M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +12.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EMA KAMMEYER CEO UNTIL 4/30/21 25 $296K
STEVEN M GUTHRIE CAO UNTIL 4/30/21, CEO AFT 35 $229K
LAURA MORALES COO 35 $210K
MARISSA ARENDT CFO 25 $196K
DINA SCALONE CPO 20 $141K
MEGAN WILLS CCPO 36 $124K
AHMAD TAYLOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 40 $122K
CHRISTOPHER BRYAN SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 34 $120K
CARLY ZIES CCO 25 $119K
KRISTIN SHILSON PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTIONER 40 $117K
JEAN MILLEN PROGRAM DIRECTOR UNTIL 1/15/22 35 $113K
SALLY BOEVE CMO AFTER 9/7/21 40 $81K
board members · 13
  • BETSY BRUCE — TRUSTEE
  • BRIAN CONNELLY — SECRETARY
  • DANNY BLAKE — TRUSTEE UNTIL 4/25/22
  • DAVID IACONIS — TRUSTEE
  • ERIC MEYERS — PRESIDENT EMERITUS
  • GABRIELLE FICCHI — TRUSTEE
  • GENE GOLDSTEIN — PRESIDENT
  • GREGORY LEINER — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES MAINA — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES WOODROW — TREASURER
  • JASON SMITH — TRUSTEE
  • JEFFRY GARDNER — TRUSTEE
  • JOEY MEDINA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Abbott Fund Funder — Committed $1 million since 2021 to meet healthcare and early education needs of children with disabilities served by Easterseals.
  • Albertsons Companies Partner — Supports local Veterans programs and people with disabilities through in-store giving campaigns and special events since 1986.
  • Amway Partner — Has partnered since 1983 through special events, giving campaigns, and volunteer hours to support services for people and families with disabilities.
  • CareSource Partner — Provides grants to Easterseals Affiliates to address healthcare, education, and employment disparities for individuals with disabilities.
  • Century 21 Real Estate LLC Partner — Collaborates nationally and in Canada to help families access Easterseals services; has raised over $143 million since 1979.
  • Coca-Cola Partner — Provides funding to upskill and reskill people with disabilities and supports workforce development programs at 15 Easterseals Affiliates.
  • Comcast NBCUniversal Partner — Supports digital literacy, assistive technology, and Youth Transition Programs with over $50 million in cash and in-kind support.
  • Cox Enterprises Partner — Collaborates on workforce development and STEAM initiatives, offering grant opportunities incorporating virtual reality job training.
  • Dow Jones Funder — Funding from the Dow Jones Foundation supports community and literacy-building activities at five Easterseals Affiliates.
  • ES Gaming Partner — Online gaming community powered by Easterseals to foster inclusion and connection through gaming and conversation.
  • Freddie Mac Partner — Co-hosts financial and housing counseling workshops and one-on-one sessions for individuals served by Easterseals.
  • General Motors Partner — Supports Early Childhood STEM Enrichment Initiative and the Accessible Transportation Coalition Initiative to address transportation disparities.
  • JPMorgan Chase Partner — Launching a two-year pilot financial literacy initiative with 10 Easterseals Affiliates to improve financial well-being.
  • Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy Partner — Provides IDD pharmacy supports to individuals and care teams across multiple states.
  • community groups Partner — Collaborates with community groups to provide transportation, housing, and food assistance to families.